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Manufacturing · Shreve, OH

Red Head Brass LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Red Head Brass LLC ranks #7,800 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$37,128
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,800
of 99,447 penalized employers

Red Head Brass LLC in Shreve, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,128. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $2,270 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Red Head Brass LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,800 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $2,270 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. For comparison, Edd Helms Group in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#7,800
of 99,447 penalized employers
$2,270
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $2K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Red Head Brass LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Red Head Brass LLC runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$37,128 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Red Head Brass LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0017.635.152.770.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67SIMWON NA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31ALLNEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WIKOFF COLOR CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TREMRON LAKELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CURBS PLUS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FOSTER POULTRY FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MULTISTACK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BIOIBERICA NEBRASKA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CORESLAB STRUCTURES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14QED SYSTEMS INCORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DPT LABORATORIES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FALLS CREEK POWDERED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38SUNBELT FABRICATORS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MAURA BUILDINGS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SARTORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10STEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TRI-BORO SHELVING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Red Head Brass LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Red Head Brass LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Red Head Brass LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Red Head Brass LLC ranks #3,921 at $37,128 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Red Head Brass LLC ranks #3,780 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($2,270).

Combined federal exposure here: $37,128 OSHA penalties plus $2,270 WHD back wages (5.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Red Head Brass LLC Compares

Red Head Brass LLC's 8.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-03-05

Last Inspection

2019-03-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,564

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $18,564 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$80,886

Current Penalty Amount

$37,128

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$39,398

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $43,758 from the initial assessment of $80,886. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$2,270
Employees Affected
33
WHD Violations
33
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$69
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$2,270

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Red Head Brass LLC owed $2,270 in back wages to 33 employees across 1 case and 33 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Red Head Brass LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Red Head Brass LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $37,128 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,564 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Red Head Brass LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,128 here).

Atlas Roofing Corporation $37,127 OK Fiamm Energy, LLC $37,135 GA Bornstein Seafoods INC $37,136 OR Brolite Products, INC. $37,141 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Southern Industrial Chemicals, INC. 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Simwon NA CORP. 2 insp. Kyle, TX Allnex USA, INC. 2 insp. East Saint Louis, IL Wikoff Color Corporation 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rong Xin Garments Inc.
Long Island City, NY
0 inspections $0
Martin Operating Partnership, LP
Smackover, AR
2 inspections $39,400
Kishwaukee Forge Company
Cortland, IL
2 inspections $39,400
GC Pallet and Storage INC
Columbus, OH
3 inspections $39,406
Edd Helms Group
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Red Head Brass LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Red Head Brass LLC against Rong Xin Garments Inc., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Red Head Brass LLC also carries $2,270 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Head Brass LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Red Head Brass LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Red Head Brass LLC have? ▼
Red Head Brass LLC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,128.
How many OSHA inspections has Red Head Brass LLC had? ▼
Red Head Brass LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-05 and the most recent on 2019-03-05. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Red Head Brass LLC? ▼
Red Head Brass LLC has been assessed $37,128 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,886 (a 54.1% reduction). Additionally, $2,270 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Red Head Brass LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Red Head Brass LLC has 15 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Red Head Brass LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Red Head Brass LLC, resulting in $2,270 in back wages owed to 33 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Red Head Brass LLC operate in? ▼
Red Head Brass LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Red Head Brass LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Red Head Brass LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,270 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Red Head Brass LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Red Head Brass LLC ranks #7,800 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Red Head Brass LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Red Head Brass LLC's total OSHA penalty of $37,128 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edd Helms Group in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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